Our Students
Glen Cairn PS is situated in the centre of the vibrant, suburban community of Glen Cairn, allowing many of our students to walk to school. We appreciate the diversity of our 375 students in grades 7 and 8 who come from many different backgrounds and represent over 17 languages. We recognize that each individual in our learning community brings unique gifts to enrich the learning of all. We offer numerous sports and clubs to enhance opportunities for our students to be active and to explore interests.
Our Staff
There is 1 Principal, .50 Vice Principal, 21 Teachers, 5 Educational Assistants, 1 full time Office Administrator, a .50 Office Assistant, 1 Chief Custodian, two evening Custodians and .50 Library Technician who make learning a rewarding experience in a safe, clean environment. Our staff of committed professionals engage in inquiry-driven life-long learning. As a staff, we hold many specialized qualifications including FSL (French as a Second Language), Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, Mathematics, Special Education, Reading, Guidance and Computers in the Classroom. Each member of our staff is dedicated to working with all children in the school to support them in developing their academic and social skills. To this end, guidance appropriate to development age is provided to all students. Parents and visitors recognize and appreciate the caring shown by the staff, which is inherent in a community school such as Glen Cairn.
Parents and Community
GCPS is located in the heart of Kanata South and is the home school for families living in Glen Cairn, Bridlewood / Emerald Meadows communities with children in grades 7 and 8. Our commitment to equity and excellence is supported through the work of our caring School Council and parent volunteers. On any given day, you will witness members of our community helping in the classroom, organizing weekly pizza days and various fundraising activities. They exemplify the school motto “We can do better when we all work together”. Students also benefit from the involvement of co-op students and student teachers. Many of our students attend A.Y. Jackson Secondary School after they leave GCPS, others attend Sir Guy Carleton, Bell HS, Canterbury, and Merivale.
Mission Statement
We are committed to equity and excellence in all facets of learning. We provide a safe, integrated learning environment for all students. We foster 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creativity and resilience. We recognize that all members of our learning community bring unique strengths that enrich the overall learning experience for our students.
Facilities and Resources
Our Learning Commons is a place that students access to support their learning through research and collaboration stations. Our Learning Commons houses our Library materials, STEAM resources including a 3D printer.
Each classroom is equipped with Chromebooks and a built in projector, and have access to iPads when needed. Students are welcome to bring their our Chromebook/Laptops for use to support or enhance their learning. Cell phones are not permitted to be used in the classroom, school, or yard during school hours.
To promote outdoor activity, Glen Cairn is fortunate to have a spacious playground with large expanses of grass as well as hardtop surfaces for games. There are a number of pavement games painted on the surface. The yard includes a smaller field, a basketball court, and an area shaded by mature trees.
Several memorial trees enhance the front of the school and we enjoy a beautiful front garden and interior courtyard that are maintained by staff and volunteers.